Week 16 at Dallas Cowboys
DeSean Jackson is expected back this week after missing the last three games. Jackson wasn't producing much before he left, so don't expect a triumphant return, especially in a tough matchup against the Cowboys. He still has game-breaking speed giving him a high ceiling, but his low floor makes him a risk. There's a chance someone between Chris Godwin, Adam Humphries and Jackson has a good game, but it's hard to know who. Jackson isn't much more than a WR4.
Jameis Winston vs. Carolina Panthers
DeSean Jackson had three 100-yard efforts in his first four games this season. However, his stats as of late have been very low (19 yards, 38, 67 and 32 in his last four games). Jackson was once a WR2 this season, but he's not much more than a WR5 this week against the Panthers, which is off the fantasy radar for most leagues.
Week 12 vs. San Francisco 49ers
DeSean Jackson is questionable (thumb) for this week's game after he had a below-average effort in his last outing (4-38). Jackson started the year with three 100-yard games in his first four matchups, but has slowed down with three sub-40 games after.
He gets a decent matchup this week vs. the 49ers, but it's tough to predict which of Jackson, Chris Godwin or Adam Humphries will get most of the yards in this offense. Jackson is more of a WR3 option vs. San Francisco.
Week 11 at New York Giants
DeSean Jackson saw a team-high (tied) eight targets last week, catching five of them for 67 yards. He's been more involved this season (693 yards), already beating out last year's total in receiving yards (668 yards). He also has more scores (4) than last year (3) on 17 less reception in five fewer games.
Jackson gets a tough matchup this week vs. the Giants as New York has allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to WRs. He's had a bit of an up-and-down year, so it's tough to predict just how he'll finish, but we view him as a WR3.
Week 10 vs. Washington Redskins
DeSean Jackson wasn't able to get going last week, finishing with two catches for 32 yards off of four targets. It was his second-worst game of the season, so we're still confident Jackson can produce in the future. He just had a bad game.
He can bounce back this week in a favorable matchup against the Redskins. Washington has allowed 300+ passing yards in back-to-back games, so perhaps Jackson can contribute in Week 10. He's a high-end WR3 choice.
Week 9 at Carolina Panthers
DeSean Jackson's trade request was denied, but he may be happy to know Ryan Fitzpatrick is back. Jackson and Jameis Winston didn't gel together as well as DJax did with Fitzpatrick. Oddly enough, though, most of his production last week came on a 60-yard TD from Winston.
DJax had two 100-yard games in Fitzpatrick's three starts at the beginning of the year. Don't expect that to be the case every game, but it's a good indicator that he has a chance for a big play. He gets a decent matchup against the Panthers this week and can be viewed as a WR2.
Week 8 at Cincinnati Bengals
DeSean Jackson's value has gone way down with Jameis Winston in the lineup. He did score on a rushing attempt last week, but that's not going to be consistent. As a receiver, he had just 25 yards on two catches as he's been out-produced by Adam Humphries in two straight games.
Jackson is a somewhat risky option as a WR3 vs. the Bengals this week. Owners should hope WInston and Jackson find some sort of chemistry soon.
Week 7 vs. Cleveland Browns
DeSean Jackson hasn't slowed down his pace with Jameis Winston at QB. He had another big game last week, finishing with 77 yards on four catches (team-leading nine targets). He's been much better this season than in 2017 where he finished with career lows.
Expect Jackson to continue his productive season this week against the Browns. It's not a tough matchup, and Jackson has only really had one bad game all year. We like him as a lower-end WR2 choice vs. Cleveland.
Week 6 at Atlanta Falcons
DeSean Jackson is just 244 yards away from matching last season's output — on 33 less catches. After averaging a career low in yards per catch in 2017 (13.4) with Tampa, he's now averaging a career high (24.9). Although most of that production came with Ryan Fitzpatrick, there's no reason why it can't continue under Jameis Winston.
Jackson gets a favorable matchup this week against the Falcons. Atlanta is allowing the sixth-most yards per catch to receivers, and are tied for fifth in most 40+ yard receptions allowed (4). Jackson has an opportunity for a big play against this defense, and can be viewed as a WR2 or high-end WR3.
Week 4 at Chicago Bears
DeSean Jackson had his worst game of the season last week, finishing with three receptions for 37 yards and zero touchdowns. He did have a punt return for a score, but it was called back due to a penalty. He played about the same and received a normal amount of targets as the first two weeks—he just didn't have a big scoring play in Week 3.
Jackson was never going to keep up the pace from the first two games, but he has at least brought some value this year. He's already matched his TD output from a year ago and has about half the yards he did from last season in just three games. He gets a decent matchup against the Bears this week, where he could break loose again. He should be viewed as a WR3.
